The services can last over four hours, first with energetic gospel songs followed by dance performances and intense preaching. As the service goes on members are being taken over by what is called the "Holy Spirit".

A young girl showing her Sunday dress in between the service in a staircase leading to the dance rehearsal room. Beyond the weekend services, Beth-El also engages its ministry to benefit the youth of Poughkeepsie.

Dance performance by the praising dance youth ministry. 22 years old Mariah, leader of the older praising dance ministry says: “It gives me a sense of direction, trust and joy to be able to dance. When I hear the music, I feel joy and a deep sense of peace and trust in the faith of god.”

6 years old Emma at the weekly praise dance rehearsal, who moved from Haiti to Poughkeepsie New York with her mother after loosing everything in the earthquake. “ It is very important to have activities for children after school “ shares her aunt Murielle “especially for the poor community who can not afford paying for it. It is also a way to make sure the children stay off the street while they grow up, so they don’t fall into drugs or prostitution later on. It gives them a structure, a sense of community and values.”